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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.83, 7,003.75 and 3,361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.83, 7,003.75 and 3,361.31 is: 5,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.83 : 7,003.75 = 3,361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.83/7,003.75 = 3,361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.83x = 7,003.75 × 3,361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.83x = 23,541,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,774.91/4,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.84

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